On June 5, 2023, the SEC made headlines again, filing a complaint of 13 counts against the largest crypto exchange worldwide, Binance. Another day, another alleged securities violation from the SEC in the “war against crypto,” this time directed at Binance — watching CEO Chengpeng Zhao’s Twitter, this is the angle you would be led […]
The following is an excerpt from today’s Global Newsletter. So much for a slow news week. One day after dropping 13 counts against Binance, the largest crypto exchange worldwide, the SEC set its sights on Coinbase. These two cases only share one common thread, yet they’ll likely be grouped together by mainstream media outlets to make crypto […]
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While the fintech lending space is maturing with a number of lenders achieving significant scale today, the longevity of most platforms goes back barely more than a decade. But there is one lender today that was already seven or eight years old during the financial crisis of 2008-09. I am not saying the turbulent times […]
Hi Guys, welcome to the Fintech Coffee Break. I’m your host, Isabelle Castro. This week I shared my coffee break with Len Covello, CTO of Engage People. Len Covello, CTO Engage People Customer Loyalty programs are an area that has become increasingly important to brands, in the US, an Accenture report found that there are […]
Lex chats with Eric Barbier, CEO of Triple-A. Triple-A operates as a crypto payment gateway that allows businesses to accept crypto payments. In this discussion, Eric and Lex discuss the origins and growth of Triple-A, detailing its evolution and journey through the complex world of cryptocurrency payments. Eric delves into the intricacies of building a […]
Lex interviews Alisa Chinedu of Remita – a payment solution platform that helps individuals and businesses make and receive payments, pay bills, and manage their finances; making it key to supporting the Nigerian payments and fintech ecosystem. Discussing the company’s role in enhancing the Nigerian fintech ecosystem, Alisa delves into Remita’s functionality, strategic corporate […]
The following is a guest post by Robin Smith, Regional VP, North America, Mambu. As technology is reinventing digital experience in other verticals, such as social media, entertainment, commerce, and more, customers expect their banking experiences to provide the same experience and integrate into every part of their life. Fintech advances, including emerging digital neobanks, […]
In an increasingly real-time society, access to earned wages beyond the traditional first and 15th of the month seems like a relatively small ask. Advancements in technology have allowed payroll, initially complicated and expensive to execute, to become more efficient, soothing pain points and automating the flow of wages. Now, many are questioning the need […]
The following is an excerpt from today’s Global Newsletter. Binance was in the news again this morning; as you might expect, it went from bad to terrible. The New York Times reported that the SEC filed 13 charges against Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao. Reuters earlier published an exclusive alleging the parent company controlled ‘independent’ U.S. affiliate’s bank accounts. […]